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🌱 Patch AM: B.Y.O.B Club (Bring Your Own Book Club) and 12 more events
Also check out Cannabis Certified Starting October 5th! on the Scotch Plains Patch calendar

Hi there, Scotch Plains! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Cannabis Certified Starting October 5th! at Raritan Valley Community College On ZOOM
- NJ Big Flea Antiques Event at The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center
- MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER FUNDRAISER by THE SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Turning sunny; warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 63, low: 44.
- Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 50 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Scotch Plains
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★ Featured events ★
- Cannabis Certified Starting October 5th! →
Raritan Valley Community College On ZOOM,
6:00 pm - NJ Big Flea Antiques Event →
The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison
4:00 pm - MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER FUNDRAISER by THE SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION →
440 Madison Hill Rd, Clark
5:30 pm
Monday October 5
Sunday October 11
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- B.Y.O.B Club (Bring Your Own Book Club) →
Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
10:00 am - Blood Pressure Clinic →
Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
1:00 pm - Ckids After School Enrichment →
Chabad Of Union County, 1400 Martine Ave, Scotch Plains
4:00 pm - Virtual Author Event: Smithsonian Curator and Author Carolyn Russo →
Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
2:00 pm - Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG)
Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
7:00 pm - Tracy Colletto and The Naked Sun →
Patricia M. Kuran Cultural Arts Center, 135 Watson Rd, Fanwood
7:00 pm - Oldies Dance →
Kenilworth Veterans Center, 33 S 21st St, Kenilworth
7:00 pm - Help fund scholarships in our community by enjoying Fabio's pizza! →
Fabio's Bistro, 217 South Ave, Fanwood
11:00 am - Virtual Support Group for People Managing Chronic Illness →
5:00 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
Wednesday October 21
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Jamie Novak: Thrifting 101 Virtual Program —Scotch Plains Public Library Read on Patch
- Scotch Plains Library Adult Events for the week of Oct. 5 —Scotch Plains Public Library Read on Patch
- TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for 70120-Merchandise Associate in Watchung. Apply here.
- Panera posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Cranford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scotch Plains here.
🗞 Nearby News
Westfield
- Cavan Sullivan's stunning first USMNT goal was part of an incredible game against Mexico (inquirer.com)
- Check-washing operation in North Jersey caused over $670K in losses (wchram.com)
Plainfield
- Plainfield Dispensary Breaks Down Sativa, Indica, Hybrid & Kush (bogalusadailynews.com)
- Watch Saturday 10.3 JSZ Football Highlights (jerseysportszone.com)
- Penn, Before and After (dailygazette.com)
Ok Scotch Plains! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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